In 2023, France led global government expenditures on secondary education with $79.5 billion, followed closely by Germany and the United Kingdom. Italy and Japan also invested significantly, though notably less than the top three. Countries like Spain, the Netherlands, and Australia made moderate investments. The smallest expenditures were by Estonia, Latvia, and Iceland.
Significant annual growth was seen in Romania, the Czech Republic, and Luxembourg, while Poland and Greece experienced declines. Over the past five years, stable growth was maintained, with the UK showing a marked rise. Belgium also saw considerable growth in the last few years.
Future trends to watch:
- Increased focus on digital and technological infrastructure in secondary education.
- Shifts in funding priorities in response to changing educational needs and global economics.
- Potential discrepancies in education spending due to economic fluctuations and policy changes.
- Focus on equality and access improvements as countries reevaluate their education budgets.
Top countries in Government Expenditures on Secondary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 79,500 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 76,870 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 74,480 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 49,880 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 48,420 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 31,970 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 21,490 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 17,970 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 16,140 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 13,420 | 2023 | +0.11% | -0.58% | View data |
